Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
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4125470 | Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery | 2009 | 6 Pages |
Abstract
Total thyroidectomy using the harmonic scalpel was the fastest procedure because it was bloodless, and hemostasis and sectioning were controlled with a single instrument; it was, therefore, the most inexpensive procedure because of the reduction of operative time and staff cost. The operative safety was similar for all three procedures. In our series, the harmonic scalpel and the LVSS caused less pain than the conventional hemostasis.
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Authors
Yoann MD, Jérome MD, Elsa MD, Philippe MD, Eric MD, Jean-Luc MD, Claude MD,